A&E warning as demand expected to surge over festive period

The worst of the flu crisis is over.

The First Minister is warning us to only go to Accident and Emergency if it’s a “genuine emergency”, as demand on services is expected to surge over the festive period.

The head of Scotland’s ambulance service has told STV News that system-wide pressures, including lengthy handover times at hospitals, are slowing services down – but the worst of the flu crisis is over.

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Last updated Dec 24th, 2025 at 08:25

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